Society benefits when all of its members are given an
opportunity to contribute in a meaningful way in the
workplace.

The Government is committed to supporting people with
disabilities through a variety of measures, including the
creation of an Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We will
promote opportunities for people with disabilities by
increasing accessibility to employment, transportation,
education and training. People with disabilities can, want
to, and do contribute to a thriving economy.

The Government has already taken people with disabilities
off welfare through the Ontario Disability Support Program.

Today, we propose to provide a new, accelerated tax
incentive that would support the efforts of businesses to
accommodate people with disabilities. This measure would
assist thousands of businesses each year in providing
increased access and job opportunities for people with
disabilities.

My colleague, the Honourable Isabel Bassett, Minister of
Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, will announce the
details.

As well, we propose that the Retail Sales Tax rebate for
personal use vehicles purchased to transport people with
physical disabilities be expanded to include additional
family memebers and non-family care-providers.